Power And Control

verb past tense of henpeck, which means to nag or criticize constantly

adjective oppressed or dominated by a wife or female partner

• The henpecked husband always followed his wife's every command.
• Everyone knew he was henpecked because he never made a decision without his wife's approval.
• He was totally henpecked by his controlling partner.
• The henpecked employee felt like he had no autonomy in his job.

noun a person who rides roughshod over others

verb to treat someone or something in a harsh or oppressive manner

• The new legislation ensures that no one can ride roughshod over the rights of minority groups.
• Don't let him ride roughshod over your opinions, stand up for yourself.
• She always tries to ride roughshod over everyone, it's so annoying.
• The powerful corporation continues to ride roughshod over smaller businesses in the industry.